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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,035.06, 12,043.95 and 2,839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,035.06, 12,043.95 and 2,839.18 is: 4,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,035.06 : 12,043.95 = 2,839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,035.06/12,043.95 = 2,839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,035.06x = 12,043.95 × 2,839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,035.06x = 34,194,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,194,941.96/8,035.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.72

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